Arikara - Sunflower seed
This ancient variety, originating in the tradition of the Sahnish (also known as Arikara) - a farming tribe in the Dakotas, produces large plants up to 4 meters tall. The flowers, generally single and very large, offer black, white or streaked seeds. Some individuals have multiple, smaller flowers.
The flower petals are used to garnish salads, and the seeds are a favorite with birds.
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in bucket, in the ground
Sow in pots 2 to 3 weeks before planting. Transplant with the root ball, after the last frosts, at a distance of 40 to 50 cm in all directions. Transplanting, although delicate because sunflowers' taproot is very sensitive, allows for earlier flowering, but it is possible to sow in place, 40 or 50 cm apart in all directions, after the last frosts. Beware: slugs are very fond of young seedlings.
March, April, May
April, May, June
July, August, September, October
in the ground
sunny
medium
all floor types
reheated, drained, fees, furniture
Helianthus annuus
mid-season
50 seeds
Yellow
edible
From 300 to 400 cm
From 15 to 25 cm
United States
Oscar Will's catalog.
This ancient variety originated with the Arikara people. It was collected at Fort Berthold in North Dakota by Melvin Gilmore and introduced into Oscar Will's catalog in 1930.
